The Labor Day Burger Recipe

Background and History

The Labor Day Burger is a quintessential American dish, often enjoyed during the late summer holiday that celebrates the contributions of workers. This iconic burger is a symbol of outdoor grilling, family gatherings, and relaxed festivities. Its origins trace back to the early 20th century when Labor Day became an official federal holiday in the United States, and grilling burgers became a popular way to celebrate.

Serves

4 servings

Time

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices of tomato
  • 4 slices of onion
  • Pickles, ketchup, mustard, and other condiments of your choice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  • Season each patty with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place the burger patties on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired level of doneness is reached.
  • During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty and allow it to melt.
  • While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
  • Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a slice of onion, and any additional condiments of your choice.
  • Top with the other half of the hamburger bun and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 500
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 35g

Notes

  • Customize your Labor Day burgers with your favorite toppings such as bacon, avocado, grilled onions, or special sauces.
  • For a healthier option, you can use lean ground beef or turkey, and whole wheat buns.
  • Don’t press down on the burgers while grilling to retain their juices and flavor.

Allergy Warning

This recipe contains beef and wheat (in the hamburger buns). Adjust ingredients accordingly for allergies

What is Gordon Ramsay’s burger recipe?

Gordon Ramsay’s burger recipe typically includes ground beef, seasoning such as salt and pepper, and sometimes Worcestershire sauce for added flavor. The burgers are grilled to perfection and often topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and other condiments.

How to make a burger in 8 steps?

Prepare your ingredients: ground beef, seasoning, burger buns, and toppings.

Shape the ground beef into patties.

Season the patties with salt and pepper.

Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.

Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired level of doneness is reached.

Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill.

Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings.

Serve hot and enjoy!

How to do the burger method?

The burger method typically involves shaping ground beef into patties, seasoning them, grilling or cooking them, and then assembling them with buns and toppings to create a delicious burger.

How to make a burger in 4 steps?

Shape ground beef into patties.

Season the patties with salt and pepper.

Cook the patties on a grill or skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Assemble the burgers with buns and toppings.

How to make any burger in 5 steps?

Prepare your ingredients: ground meat, seasoning, burger buns, and toppings.

Shape the ground meat into patties.

Season the patties with your desired seasonings.

Cook the patties on a grill or skillet until done.

Assemble the burgers with buns and your favorite toppings.

What is burger format?

Burger format refers to the structure or layout of a burger recipe, typically consisting of a bun, a patty (often made of ground meat), and various toppings and condiments.

How do you make a burger in 10 steps?

Making a burger in 10 steps may involve additional preparation or complexity, such as marinating the meat, creating special sauces, or incorporating gourmet toppings. The steps would generally include preparing ingredients, shaping patties, seasoning, cooking, toasting buns, and assembling with toppings.

How to mix egg into burger?

To mix egg into a burger, crack an egg into a bowl and whisk it lightly. Then, add the ground meat and any desired seasonings to the bowl and mix everything together until well combined. Shape the mixture into patties before cooking.

How long to cook a burger?

The cooking time for a burger depends on various factors such as the thickness of the patty, the cooking method (grilling, pan-frying, etc.), and desired level of doneness. Typically, burgers are cooked for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium doneness. Adjust cooking time according to preferences.

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